EFKA Guide

Ciba Specialty Chemicals
Product Selection Guide

for Surface Modifying, Dispersion and Rheology Additives
Coating Effects Value beyond chemistry

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Contents
Defoamers 5
Ciba EFKA 2000
Slip and Leveling Agents 6

Ciba EFKA 3000
Dispersants 7
Ionic Dispersants 7
Ciba DISPEX, Ciba EFKA
Non-Ionic Dispersants 8
Ciba EFKA 4000 High molecular weight dispersants
Ciba EFKA 5000 Low molecular weight dispersants
FAME (Fatty Acid Modified Emulsifiers) 11
Ciba EFKA
Rheology Modifiers 12
Ciba VISCALEX, Ciba RHEOVIS
Universal resins for resin minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC) 13

Ciba EFKA 1000
Miscellaneous 14
Ciba EFKA 6000
Product Selection Guide for Surface Modifying, Dispersion and Rheology Additives Ciba Specialty Chemicals 2006
Introduction
This booklet provides a comprehensive list of additives in For more detailed information on specific applications
the Ciba Specialty Chemicals range for Dispersion, and product control please consult our marketing
Rheology and Surface Modification. department or local sales organizations.
The products are divided into five main categories: Further technical product information and details on use
defoamers, slip and leveling agents, dispersants, rheol- in food packaging materials, toys and other consumer
ogy modifiers and grinding resins. goods (EHS data) are available on our Internet site at:
The dispersant classes are subdivided into Ionic, Non-
Ionic and FAME dispersants.

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Defoamers
Ciba EFKA 2000 defoamers are used to inhibit the build-up of foam and reduce foam or trapped air by causing the
bubbles to burst and so release the air. This series provides two kinds of defoamers:
Silicone-free
Silicone containing
Solventborne coatings
Waterborne coatings
% Active content
% Dosage *
Product name Chemical type Description/Application Incorporation
Silicone-free
Solution of defoaming Polyurethane, acid-cure and Before or after

EFKA 2018 0.1-2.0 -
substances NC wood finishes processing
Solution of defoaming Acid-cure and NC-curtain coating systems, Before or after
EFKA 2020 0.1-0.7 -
substances unsaturated polyester and gelcoats processing
Solution of defoaming Polyurethane, acid-cure and End of processing
EFKA 2021 0.5-2.0 -
substances stoving enamels
Emulsions of organic polymers Waterborne industrial coatings Before or after
EFKA 2526 0.1-1.0 -
and organic metal compounds processing
Solution of defoaming Unsaturated polyester, epoxy Before or after
EFKA 2720 0.1-1.0 -
substances and polyurethane systems processing
Silicone containing
Polyurethane curtain coatings Before or after

EFKA 2022 Defoaming substances 0.1-1.0 -
and stoving enamels processing
Polyurethane, acid-cure Before or after
and NC wood finishes processing
Physically drying systems Before or after
and air-drying alkyds processing
Polyurethane, acid-cure systems, Before or after
NC wood finishes and stoving enamels processing
Physically drying systems and medium Final production
to long oil air-drying alkyds
Polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood Final production
finishes, good compatibility
Solventborne industrial and decorative finishes, Final production
including roller, brush and airless spray applications
Solventborne high gloss wood coatings End of processing
for both spray and brush applications
Emulsions of organic polymers Waterborne industrial coatings Before or after
EFKA 2527 0.1-1.0 76-78
and organic metal compounds processing
Modified polydimethyl Waterborne coatings and pigment concentrates Grinding stage/
EFKA 2550 0.1-0.3 -
siloxane where high shear processing or application exists final production
Solution of defoaming UV and EB applications Any stage
EFKA 2721 0.5-1.0 -
substances
Solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems Before addition of
pigments/fillers
Solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems, Prior to
low odor processing
* Dosage: % on total formulation
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Slip and Leveling Agents

Ciba EFKA 3000 slip and leveling agents are used to remove flow disturbance
like orange peel and other undesirable film characteristics. This series provides
3 kinds of slip and leveling agents:
Waterborne coatings
Slip and leveling agents based on polysiloxane
% Active content
Reactive slip and leveling agents based on polysiloxane
% Dosage *
Silicone-free leveling agents
Slip and leveling agent based on polysiloxane
Organically modified Improve slip and mar resistance,

EFKA 3030 Any stage 0.1-0.3 52
polysiloxane very compatible
Organically modified Solventborne metal, wood and paper
polysiloxane coatings, including UV-cured
Organically modified Improve surface flow, excellent
polysiloxane compatibility in clear coat
Fluorocarbon modified Strong substrate wetting
polysiloxane and anticratering
Organically modified Solvent- and waterborne stoving enamels,
polysiloxane unsaturated PE including UV-cured
Organically modified Solvent-free version of EFKA 3033,
EFKA 3232 Any stage 0.05-0.2 100
polysiloxane strongest slip performance
Solvent-free modified Solventborne wood finishes, industrial
EFKA 3236 After thinning 0.04-0.4 100
polysiloxane coatings and solvent-free coatings
Solvent-free modified Similar to EFKA 3236, but stronger
EFKA 3239 After thinning 0.05-0.5 100
polysiloxane defoaming properties
Organically modified Strong slip and leveling agent for
EFKA 3288 Any stage 0.02-0.3 100
polysiloxane high gloss industrial coatings
Organically modified Strong slip and surface smoothness effect
EFKA 3299 Any stage 0.05-0.3 100
polysiloxane for high gloss industrial coatings
Modified polysiloxane Excellent water repellency
EFKA 3522 End of process 0.1-1.0 35
emulsion and anticratering
Polysiloxane Anticratering and leveling agent for After or prior
EFKA 3580 0.1-1.0 100
waterborne coatings to processing
Reactive slip and leveling agents based on polysiloxane
An isocyanate-terminated Polyurethane wood coatings, Added to the

EFKA 3835 1-2 ** 45
polysiloxane strongest slip performance hardener part
Polysiloxane modified with UV-curing systems for plastic coatings,
unsaturated terminal groups wood-and paper finishes
Polysiloxane modified Polyurethane wood coatings including Added to the
EFKA 3886 2-3 ** 50
Polyisocyanates moisture-cured hardener part
Polysiloxane modified Polyurethane metal coatings Added to the
EFKA 3888 1-2 ** 45
Polyisocyanates hardener part
Leveling agents silicone-free
Solvent blend of high-boiling Flow agent, prevent surface defects, cob-web- During or after the
EFKA 3037 3-5
aromatics, ketones and esters bing, streaking, chilling, shorten setting time batch preparation
Solvent blend of high-boiling Flow agent, prevent surface defects, blistering,
EFKA 3038 Any stage 5-7
aromatics, ketones and esters cob-webbing, chilling, shorten setting time
Fluorocarbon modified polymer Solvent-free version of EFKA 3777
Polymeric fluorocarbon Very strong substrate wetting and
compound anticratering properties
Fluorocarbon modified Excellent substrate wetting, leveling
polyacrylate and anticratering
Polymeric fluorocarbon Stoving enamels based on alkyd, acrylic and
EFKA 3600 compound polyester resins, polyurethane, two-pack epoxy End of process 0.1-0.5 100
and air-dried alkyd systems
Polymeric fluorocarbon Modified version of EFKA 3600
compound
Fluorocarbon modified Strong anticratering
polyacrylate
Fluorocarbon modified Solventborne or solvent-free systems,
polyacrylate coil coatings, OEM and industrial coatings
Acrylic polymer Coil coatings, solventborne
or solvent-free systems
* Dosage: % on total formulation ** Dosage: % on polyol component
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Dispersants
Dispersants are additives that increase the stability of a suspension of powders (pigments) in a liquid medium. They are
used during the dispersion process. Ciba Specialty Chemicals offers 3 kinds of dispersants:
Ionic dispersants
Non-Ionic dispersants
FAME (Fatty Acid Modified Emulsifiers)
Ionic Dispersants
Ciba DISPEX dispersants are tightly defined dispersants based on acrylic chemistry. Their narrow molecular weight
distributions provide optimum dispersion efficiency, translating into maximum performance at the lowest possible
formulation cost.
Aqueous washable paints
Average molecular weight

Aqueous high-PVC paints
Aqueous low-PVC paints

Waterborne coatings
Dry powder systems
Neutralizing agent
% Active content
Supplied at PH
Density g.cm-1
Product form
Product name Chemical type
DISPEX 3437 Sodium polyacrylate liquid 4500 40 7.5 NaOH 1.30
DISPEX A40 Ammonium polyacrylate liquid 4000 40 8.0 NH3 1.16
DISPEX N40

Sodium polyacrylate liquid 4000 40 7.5 NaOH 1.30
DISPEX N100 Sodium polyacrylate powder 4000 99 - NaOH -
DISPEX R50

Polyacrylic acid liquid 4000 50 3.0 - 1.26
Ammonium polyacrylate
DISPEX GA40 liquid 6000 40 7.5 NH3 1.13
copolymer
DISPEX G40

Sodium polyacrylate copolymer liquid 6000 40 7.5 NaOH 1.20
DISPEX HDN Sodium polyacrylate copolymer liquid 20000 40 7.2 NaOH 1.20
Ciba EFKA 5071 is an ionic wetting and dispersing agent to prevent % Dosage *
settling and flooding of pigments.
Waterborne coatings
% Active content
Bentonite
Inorganic
Organic
Product name Chemical type Description/Application
Alkylol ammonium salt Water- and solventborne systems.

EFKA 5071 0.5-2.0 2.5-5.0 - 52
of carboxylic acid Strong anti-settling effects
* Dosage: % based on pigments
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Non-Ionic Dispersants
Ciba Specialty Chemicals offers a wide range of products that can be classified in two main groups:
High molecular weight dispersants
Low molecular weight dispersants
High molecular weight dispersants
The Ciba EFKA 4000 series contains the high molecular weight dispersants. They are linear or branched molecules
with a polyurethane or polyacrylate structure, and have molecular weights of between 5000 and 30000 g/mol. These
products have pendant anchoring groups, which adsorb onto the surface of the organic pigment particles. They are
also effective with inorganic pigments.
% Dosage *
Waterborne coatings
% Active content
Carbon black
Inorganic
Organic
High molecular weight dispersants for inorganic and organic pigments, based on polyurethanes
Modified polyurethane Butylacetate-free version of EFKA 4009 In the mill base before
EKFA 4008 polymer for architectural paints adding pigments 10 25-50 20 60
Modified polyurethane General-use industrial coatings where cost In the mill base before
EKFA 4009 polymer effective performance is vital adding pigments 10 25-50 20 ** 60
Modified polyurethane General-use industrial coatings In the mill base before
EFKA 4046 polymer adding pigments 25-50 20 ** 40
Modified polyurethane High quality industrial finishes including In the mill base before
EFKA 4047 polymer automotive OEM and refinish adding pigments 10 25-50 20 ** 35
Modified polyurethane Water- and solventborne coatings, as well In the mill base before
EFKA 4520 polymer as RMPC adding pigments 10 25-50 20 ** 33
New generation polyurethane dispersants for inorganic and organic pigments
New generation General-use industrial coatings including coil In the mill base before 20-40 30-60
EFKA 4010 polyurethane polymer coatings and decorative finishes adding pigments 5-10 50
New generation Solventborne industrial coatings. Low viscosity In the mill base before 20-40 30-60
EFKA 4015 polyurethane polymer in high pigmented systems adding pigments 5-10 50
New generation Aromatic-free and low odor dispersing agent for solvent- In the mill base before 20-40 30-60
EFKA 4020 polyurethane polymer borne coatings and universal pigment concentrates adding pigments 5-10 65
New generation High quality industrial coatings as well as resin In the mill base before
EFKA 4050 polyurethane polymer minimal pigment concentrate adding pigments 10 25-50 20 45
New generation General-use industrial coatings as well as resin minimal In the mill base before
EFKA 4055 polyurethane polymer pigment concentrate adding pigments 10 25-50 20 40
New generation High quality industrial finishes, very strong viscosity In the mill base before
EFKA 4060 polyurethane polymer depressing properties adding pigments 10 25-50 20 30
New generation Gives low viscosity in mill-base In the mill base before
EFKA 4080 polyurethane polymer adding pigments 10 25-50 20 ** 30
New generation high molecular weight dispersants based on acrylic block copolymers
High molecular weight dispersing agent for In the mill base before
EFKA 4300 Acrylic block copolymer deflocculation of all pigments in solventborne systems adding pigments 10 25-50 20 80
EFKA 4330 Acrylic block copolymer
deflocculation of all pigments in solventborne systems adding pigments 10 25-50 20 70
EFKA 4340 Acrylic block copolymer solventborne high-end performance coatings adding pigments - 25-50 20-40 55
High molecular weight dispersants for inorganic and organic pigments, based on modified polyacrylates
Modified polyacrylate In the mill base before

EFKA 4400 polymer Coil coatings adding pigments 10 25-50 20 ** 40
Modified polyacrylate High quality industrial coatings including In the mill base before
EFKA 4401 polymer transportation topcoats adding pigments 10 25-50 20 ** 50
Modified polyacrylate Mainly used for co-grinding of all kinds of pigment In the mill base before
EFKA 4402 polymer blends in solventborne coatings, as well as in gel-coats adding pigments 3 20 - 40
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% Dosage *
Waterborne coatings
% Active content
Carbon black
Inorganic
Organic
Modified polyacrylate Resin minimal pigment concentrates based In the mill base before
EFKA 4403

polymer on alkyd resins adding pigments 10 25-50 20 ** 55
Polyester modified Developed for areas were nitrocellulose and acrylic In the mill base before
EFKA 4406 polyacrylates coating systems, also for RMPC adding pigments 10 25-50 20 50
Modified polyacrylate Waterborne industrial coatings In the mill base before
EFKA 4500 with self-emulsifying adding pigments 10 25-50 20 ** 50
properties
Modified polyacrylate Water- and solventborne industrial coatings In the mill base before
EFKA 4510 10 25-50 20 ** 50
polymer adding pigments
Modified polyacrylate Waterborne industrial coatings. Solventborne RMPCs In the mill base before
EFKA 4530 10 25-50 20 ** 50
polymer including NC lacquers adding pigments
Modified polyacrylate Considered suitable for VOC-free applications in In the mill base before
EFKA 4540 10 25-50 20 50
polymer industrial coatings adding pigments
Modified polyacrylate Considered suitable for VOC-free applications, In the mill base before
EFKA 4550 10 25-50 20 50
polymer PH independent adding pigments
Polyacrylic Considered suitable for VOC-free pigment concentrates In the mill base before
EFKA 4560 10 25-50 20 40
for waterborne decorative paints adding pigments
Modified polyacrylate Water- and solventborne coatings, In the mill base before
EFKA 4570 10 25-50 20 60
polymer considered suitable for RMPCs and RFPCs adding pigments
Acrylic polymer High molecular weight pH-independent dispersant for In the mill base before
EFKA 4580 emulsion deflocculation of all pigments in aqueous coatings and adding pigments 10 25-50 20 40
pigment concentrates
Modified polyacrylate Waterborne industrial coatings where cost effective In the mill base before
EFKA 4590 20-30 30-70 60 40
polymer performance is vital adding pigments
Modified polyacrylates UV-curing industrial coatings In the mill base before
EFKA 4800 10 25-50 20 40
in a reactive diluent adding pigments
* Dosage: Inorganic % of Oil absorption ** Dosage: carbon black- % of DBP based on solid dispersant
Organic % of BET value Dosage: % on pigment weight
Carbon black % on DBP value
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Low Molecular Weight Dispersants

The Ciba EFKA 5000 series contains the conventional low molecular weight dispersants. They are categorized accord-
ing to their chemical structure as anionic, cationic, electroneutral and non-ionic. They are used mainly for heavily filled
systems such as primers and surfacers for industrial and maintenance coatings.
% Dosage *
Waterborne coatings
% Active content
Bentonite
Inorganic
Organic
Acidic polyester polyamide All types of industrial coatings, Mill based
EFKA 5010

especially for inorganic pigments
5-10** - - 50
Unsaturated polyamide Solventborne or solvent-free coating In the mill-base before
EFKA 5044 & acid ester salts systems. Also for bentonite gels adding pigments
0.2-2.0 2.0-5.0 30-50 52
Carboxylic acid salts Non-polar to medium polar coating In the mill-base before
EFKA 5054 systems. Also for bentonite gels adding pigments
0.2-2.0 2.0-5.0 30-50 52
Carboxylic salts of polyamine amides Similar to EFKA 5054, but gives In mill-base, add
EFKA 5055 improved antisettling an anti sagging before grinding 0.5-2.0 - 30-50 52
performances in high built coatings
Partial amide and salt of Industrial coatings from medium In the mill-base before
EFKA 5063 0.2-2.0 2.0-5.0 - 52
unsaturated carboxylic acid to polar systems adding pigments
Partial amide and salt of unsaturated Industrial coatings from medium In the mill-base before
EFKA 5064 carboxylic acid, combined with to high polar systems adding pigments 0.2-2.0 2.0-5.0 - 52
organically modified poly-siloxane
Unsaturated carboxylic acid, Polyurethane systems and stoving In the mill-base before
EFKA 5065 combined with a paint compatible enamels. Also for orientation of adding pigments 0.5-2.5 - - 52
organically poly-siloxane aluminum pigments
Unsaturated carboxylic acid Polyurethane systems and stoving In the mill-base before
EFKA 5066 0.5-2.5 - - 52
enamels. Strong antisettling effect adding pigments
Unsaturated poly-carboxylic acids and Similar to EFKA 5065 but with In the mill-base before
EFKA 5070 esters, combined with a compatible better compatibility in less adding pigments 0.5-4.0 8-16 - 52
organically modified polysiloxane polar systems
Alkylol ammonium salt of Water- and solventborne systems. In the mill-base before
EFKA 5071 0.5-2.0 2.5-5.0 - 52
carboxylic acid Strong anti-settling effects adding pigments
Hydroxyl functional unsaturated Solventborne architectural and In the mill-base before
EFKA 5207 3.0-5.0 ** 2.0-5.0 - 100
modified carboxylic acid decorative paints adding pigments
Unsaturated polyamide and Solvent-free version of EFKA 5044 In the mill-base 0.2-2.0
EFKA 5244 2.0-5.0 30-50 100
acid ester salts before grinding
* Dosage: Inorganic % based on pigments

Organic % based on pigments
Bentonite % based on bentonite part
** EFKA 5010: Dosage, 1-4% base on TiO2 and extender, 5-10% for other inorganic pigments
EFKA 5207: Dosage, 0.5-1.5% based on TiO2 and extender, 3-5% for other inorganic pigments
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FAME (Fatty Acid Modified Emulsifiers)

FAMEs' molecules are based upon fatty acid chemistry, having polar heads based on tertiary amines. They can be easily
handled without addition of solvent and used effectively when combining water-based colorants with solvent-based
base paints. They enable paint producers to develop universal colorants for the decorative market.
Waterborne coatings
% Active content
Improve compatibility and color acceptance of In the mill-base or used
EFKA 6220

Fatty acid modified polyester 100
universal colorants in base paints as post additive
Dispersant agent for universal colorants In the mill-base or used
EFKA 6225 Fatty acid modified polyester 100
for tinting systems as post additive
Aliphatic polyether with acidic Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers In the mill-base adding
EFKA 6230 100
groups for decorative and industrial coatings before grinding
Solution of fatty acid modified Stabilizes all kind of pigment and extenders in water- In the mill-base or used
EFKA 6525 50
polyester in water borne coatings, especially in decorative coatings as post additive
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Rheology Modifiers
Ciba VISCALEX range provides shear-thinning rheology to give good suspending power and sag resistance, but low
high-shear viscosity for ease of application.
Ciba RHEOVIS range is less shear-thinning than VISCALEX, or more Newtonian in rheology. This provides the best
leveling for gloss systems while avoiding spattering problems.
Aqueous high-PVC paints
Aqueous low-PVC paints
Aqueous wood coatings
Cement based systems

Waterborne coatings
Calcium carbonate
% Active content
Chemistry type*
Gypsum based
Supplied at PH
Density g.cm-1
based systems
Product form
Product name Chemical type
VISCALEX HV100

Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Powder AS 99 - -
VISCALEX HV200 Cationic polyacrylate copolymer Powder - 99 - -
VISCALEX HV300 Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid AS 99 - -
VISCALEX HV30 Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid ASE 30 3.0 1.05
VISCALEX VM Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid ASE 30 3.0 1.05
VISCALEX VG2 Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid ASE 30 3.0 1.05
VISCALEX AT88 Ammonium polyacrylate copolymer Liquid LDP 60 - 1.10
RHEOVIS 112 Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid HASE 40 3.0-3.5 1.05
RHEOVIS PU10 Polyurethane Liquid EUR 39 4.0 1.04
RHEOVIS PU20 Polyurethane Liquid EUR 20 6.0 1.03
* ASE: Alkali Swellable Emulsions;

AS: Alkali Swellable;
LDP: Liquid Dispersion Polymers;
HASE: Hydrophobically modified Alkali Swellable Emulsions;
EUR: Urethane polymer
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Universal Resins for Resin Minimal Pigment Concentrates (RMPC)

The Ciba EFKA 1000 series contains dispersing resins specially developed for the production of resin minimal pigment
concentrates. They show good pigment wetting and stabilizing performance and excellent compatibility with the resins
most commonly used in paints.
Waterborne coatings
% Active content
Product name Chemical type Description/Application
EFKA 1101

Modified polyacrylate Hydroxy functional acrylic resin for solventborne RMPC 60
EFKA 1120 Acrylic modified alkyd resin Acrylic-modified alkyd resin for RMPC 65
EFKA 1125 Specially modified alkyd resin Modified alkyd resin with very large compatibility for solventborne RMPC 70
EFKA 1500 Fatty acid modified polymer Modified polyester resin for water- and solventborne RMPC 90
EFKA 1501 Fatty acid modified polymer Solvent-free version of EFKA 1500 100
EFKA 1502 Fatty acid modified polymer Modified polyester considered suitable for VOC-free pigment concentrates 95
Self-emulsifying polyester considered suitable for VOC-free pigment
EFKA 1503 Fatty acid modified polymer 75
concentrates, for decorative paints
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Miscellaneous
The Ciba EFKA 6000 series features more miscellaneous products including conductivity agents, waxes, synergists,
antigelling agents, light stabilizers and rheology modifiers.
Waterborne coatings
% Active content
% Dosage *
Ketoxime with phosphorus Antigelling agent for air-drying
EFKA 6700

Before processing 0.5-1.0 15
ester salt and stoving enamels
Derivative of 2,4 Dihydroxy Cross-linking UV-absorber for air-drying
EFKA 6725 End of process ** >95
Benzophenone paints and varnishes
Synergist to aid dispersion of
EFKA 6745 Blue powder phthalocyanine pigments, give lower In the mill-base 3-5 100
viscosity of concentrates
Synergist to aid dispersion of yellow and
EFKA 6750 Yellow powder In the mill-base 3-5 100
red organic pigments
Industrial coatings, improving
EFKA 6780 Cationic compounds End of process 0.2-2.0 80
conductivity
Halogen-free, Increase the conductivity of coatings, espe-
cationic compounds cially necessary for electrostatics paints
EFKA 6782 Cationic compounds Conductivity agent for industrial coatings End of process 0.1-1.0 70
Solventborne systems. Polyethylene

Modified Before process in
EFKA 6903 wax for matting, antiblocking and scratch 0.5-2.5 100
polyethylene-micronized pigmented system
resistance
Water- and solventborne systems.
Low molecular weight, Before process in
EFKA 6906 Polyethylene wax for antiblocking and 0.5-2.0 100
polyethylene-micronized pigmented system
scratch resistance
Polyethylene modified
Surface coatings. Polyethylene modified Added in the mill-base
EFKA 6909 polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) 0.25-1.5 100
PTFE was reduced metal marking before process
micronized
Overbased calcium sulfonate Anti-settling control additive for high-filled
EFKA 6950 In the mill-base 1.0-3.0 60
complex solventborne systems
* Dosage: % on total formulation

** Dosage: low pigmented or unpigmented varnishes: 1-3% on total formulation
In pigmented coatings: 0.5-1.0% on total final formulation
Dosage: % calculated on pigment weight
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Solution of defoaming Polyurethane, acid-cure and Before or after

Polyurethane curtain coatings Before or after

Slip and Leveling Agents

Product name Chemical type Description/Application Incorporation

Slip and leveling agent based on polysiloxane

Organically modified Improve slip and mar resistance,

An isocyanate-terminated Polyurethane wood coatings, Added to the

Aqueous washable paints

Average molecular weight

Aqueous low-PVC paints

Dry powder systems

DISPEX 3437 Sodium polyacrylate liquid 4500 40 7.5 NaOH 1.30

DISPEX A40 Ammonium polyacrylate liquid 4000 40 8.0 NH3 1.16

DISPEX N100 Sodium polyacrylate powder 4000 99 - NaOH -

Product name Chemical type Description/Application

Alkylol ammonium salt Water- and solventborne systems.

* Dosage: % based on pigments

High molecular weight dispersants

New generation polyurethane dispersants for inorganic and organic pigments

Modified polyacrylate In the mill base before

Low Molecular Weight Dispersants

* Dosage: Inorganic % based on pigments

FAME (Fatty Acid Modified Emulsifiers)

Aqueous high-PVC paints

Aqueous low-PVC paints

Aqueous wood coatings

Cement based systems

VISCALEX HV200 Cationic polyacrylate copolymer Powder - 99 - -

VISCALEX HV300 Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid AS 99 - -

VISCALEX HV30 Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid ASE 30 3.0 1.05

VISCALEX VM Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid ASE 30 3.0 1.05

VISCALEX VG2 Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid ASE 30 3.0 1.05

VISCALEX AT88 Ammonium polyacrylate copolymer Liquid LDP 60 - 1.10

RHEOVIS 112 Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid HASE 40 3.0-3.5 1.05

RHEOVIS 132 Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid HASE 40 3.0-3.5 1.05

RHEOVIS 152 Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Liquid HASE 40 3.0-3.5 1.05

RHEOVIS PU10 Polyurethane Liquid EUR 39 4.0 1.04

RHEOVIS PU20 Polyurethane Liquid EUR 20 6.0 1.03

* ASE: Alkali Swellable Emulsions;

Universal Resins for Resin Minimal Pigment Concentrates (RMPC)

Solventborne systems. Polyethylene

* Dosage: % on total formulation

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